Shi L.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
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9,167 tutors · 12 platforms
Chinese tutors for beginners
4,761 of the 9,167 Chinese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $32 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$32/h
Median / hour
$21–$42
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
4,761
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
406 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Chenyuezhao
Classgap · China
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Xinyu L.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$21/h
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Pukun
NativeClassgap · China
Certified Chinese Tutor (CTCSOL) | Kids’ & Business Chinese Expert |Bilingual teacher
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$14/h
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Lu
NativeClassgap · Ireland
Mandarin Teacher with more than 5 years experience
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Chunxia
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
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Mike
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Mia
NativeClassgap · China
offer real conversational Chinese and learn common topics in daily life
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$9.00/h
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Duong T.
Classgap · Vietnam
Chinese class can be fun with 4+ years tutor. Let's start the class today!
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Vietnamese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Cherry
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 yrs · 20 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Tiki
NativeClassgap · Taiwan
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Alina
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$12/h
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Gena
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Yiran
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Haina
NativeClassgap · China
certified Chinese Language teacher（CTCSOL) ,offering professional training.
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Vivien
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Shelley
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Hongyan
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Jieming
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Chen
NativeClassgap · China
Fun, Energetic, Creative, and Patient Chinese Class for adults and children
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$42/h
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Ping
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Zoey
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$11/h
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Mingzi D.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Shirley
NativeClassgap · Thailand
Hi, I can speaking Chinese, English and Thai，two years teaching experience.Let’stalk！
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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Chinese tutors by platform
AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,467 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 3,467 | $9.24 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,379 | $21 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,398 | $20 | $15–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 557 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 209 | $13 | $9.47–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 151 | $33 | $26–$42 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 43 | $30 | $25–$41 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 37 | $55 | $45–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 31 | $61 | $50–$80 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Engoo | 20 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $32–$39 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
How much Chinese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $25, 9147 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.00 and $24, 7206 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1941 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$9.24Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 3467 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2379 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 1398 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 557 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $15, 209 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 151 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $41, 43 tutors
Wyzant
$55Middle 50% between $45 and $60, 37 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$61Middle 50% between $50 and $80, 31 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $32 and $39, 6 tutors
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China5,307 / 9,167
- Taiwan730 / 9,167
Hong Kong SAR China103 / 9,167
South Korea59 / 9,167
Japan53 / 9,167
Malaysia50 / 9,167
United States42 / 9,167
Canada27 / 9,167
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Among 4,761 Chinese tutors for beginners, the median price is $32 per hour; the middle half charge between $21 and $42.
We list 4,761 Chinese tutors for beginners on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, and Classgap. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 9,147 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $6.60 and $34 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $2.20. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.
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How we collect this data
We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated November 12, 2026
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